Country Buttermilk Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. prime chicken parts
1 qt. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking powder
seasoned salt and pepper to taste
2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. pepper
vegetable oil

Preparation

In large bowl, combine 1 cup of buttermilk with 1 teaspoon baking powder.
Rinse chicken and generously salt and pepper both sides.
Place chicken in buttermilk bowl and pour remaining buttermilk over chicken.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Put flour, 1 tablespoon salt, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in doubled plastic bags or paper sacks.
In large skillet, heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil to approximately 350\u00b0 (medium-high).
Place chicken pieces, one at a time, in flour mixture and shake bag until thoroughly coated.
Fry, turning often with tongs, 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels before serving.